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Courses Offered 2010-2011 PDF Print E-mail
Family and Consumer Science
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 02:00

 

Course

Code

Grade(s)

Length

Credits

Prerequisites

Foods I

661

9, 10, 11, 12

Semester

.5

None

Foods II

662

9, 10, 11, 12

Semester

.5

Foods 1

Independent Living

670

11, 12

Semester

.5

None

Child Development

675

11, 12

Semester

.5

None

Clothing and Textiles

680

9, 10, 11, 12

Semester

.5

None

 

 

661 Foods I Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 – Elective

The Foods class offers the student the opportunity to learn about the nutritional needs of individuals; and to study, select, and prepare the types of foods used for appetizers, meals, and snacks. The students will also explore possible careers in the food service industry. The laboratory experience is designed to help students develop skills and confidence in the use of recipes, food preparation techniques, and kitchen equipment learned during the lecture class.

661 Foods II Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 - Elective

Foods II allows the student to continue exploring creative ways to prepare and serve meals. Special topics will include sports nutrition, foreign and American regional cookery, cake decorating and candy making.

670 Independent Living

Grade Level: 11,12 – Elective

This course is designed to help students understand the management process necessary for living a secure, independent life today. Whether living in a college dormitory, an apartment, or at home, it is important to know how to set goals, analyze resources, make financial plans, organize time, and evaluate the results. Specific components of the process include financial budgeting, consumer choices and advertising, creating and maintaining a living space and nutritional choices.

675 Child Development Grade Level: 11,12 – Elective

This course will deal with the various aspects of being a parent. The first section will include discussion on the family life cycle, the role of the father, care of the mother during pregnancy and the newborn. The second half of the course will explore the physical, social-emotional, and mental development of a child from birth to age 6.

680Clothing and Textiles Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 – Elective

The Clothing and Textiles class provides an opportunity to develop basic skills in the selection, use and care of sewing equipment, patterns, fabrics and sewing techniques. The students study the general principles of design that will help them to develop good judgment in fabric and clothing selection. The students will be expected to purchase their own materials for projects.